“The purpose of our FIU nutrition research study is to help children grow strong and healthy bones.”
-Dr. Cristina Palacios, Principal Investigator at MetA-Bone Trial.
What is MetA-Bone
What is MetA-Bone
MetA-Bone Trial is an NIH-sponsored and FIU nutrition research study. We are conducting a nutritional randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial in children to test a common fiber supplement on bones (ages 9-14 years).
Our Study
Our Study
Our purpose is to evaluate the effects of consuming a daily common pre-biotic fiber supplement on bone health in children aged 9-14 years, which is when their bones are growing the fastest. This is when future fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented!!!
The Benefit
The Benefit
We provide monetary compensation to cover transportation, food, and time costs (in total, parents will receive $310 and children will receive $150). Additionally, participants receive a copy of the bone scans and labs performed on the child, service hours, and tours of our labs.
“The purpose of our FIU nutrition study is to help children grow strong and healthy bones.”
-Dr. Cristina Palacios, Principal Investigator at MetA-Bone Trial.
What is MetA-Bone
What is MetA-Bone
MetA-Bone Trial is an NIH-sponsored and FIU nutrition research study. We are conducting a nutritional randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial in children to test a common fiber supplement on bones (ages 9-14 years).
Our Study
Our Study
Our purpose is to evaluate the effects of consuming a daily common pre-biotic fiber supplement on bone health in children aged 9-14 years, which is when their bones are growing the fastest. This is when future fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented!!!
The Benefit
The Benefit
We provide monetary compensation to cover transportation, food, and time costs (in total, parents will receive $310 and children will receive $150). Additionally, participants receive a copy of the bone scans and labs performed on the child, service hours, and tours of our labs.
Where are we located?
We are located in the FIU Center for Children and Families (building AHC 5, 1st floor, in front of the parking garage PG5)
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Sponsored by The National Institutes of Health
Sponsored by The National Institutes of Health
Conducted at Florida International University
Conducted at Florida International University
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Dr. Cristina Palacios, our Primary Investigator (PI)
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Dr. Maria Trak, our Study Coordinator
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Dr. Zoran Bursac, our study’s statistician.
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Priscilla Clayton, research assistant
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Jeneene Romero-Connelly, research assistant
